Winemakers have new resource

FORT COLLINS – Stephen Menke, an associate professor of enology, has been hired as the state of Colorado’s consulting enologist, or winemaker.

Menke will work with Colorado vintners to find solutions to their winemaking problems, focusing primarily on research into issues created by Colorado grapes and Colorado’s climate. Menke also will spend part of his time teaching in Colorado State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.

“We are very lucky to have Dr. Menke in Colorado. His presence will be a huge boost to our quality-improvement program and a great resource for our winemakers,´ said Doug Caskey, executive director of the Colorado…